Zip code 38633: Hickory Flat, Mississippi

Q: What city is zip code 38633?

38633 is assigned to Hickory Flat, Mississippi. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 38633 in?

38633 is mostly in Benton County, but it extends into 1 other county.

Q: What is the population of 38633?

About 2,212 people live in 38633, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What is the median household income in 38633?

The median household income in 38633 is $33,029.

Q: What zip codes are near 38633?

The closest zip codes to 38633 are 38659, 38650, 38610, 38627, 38603.

Residential delivery areaBenton CountyCentral Time

Population

2,212

Median household income

$33K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

$106K

U.S. $333K

Median rent

$724/mo

U.S. $1,413

Median age

40.5

U.S. 38.9

Land area

100 sq mi

22 people/sq mi

Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.

About 38633

38633 is a rural zip code in Hickory Flat, Mississippi (Benton County), covering 100 sq mi of land. About 2,212 people live here, or 22 per square mile. The median resident is 40.5 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.

The median household earns $33,029 a year, about 41% of the national median of $80,734. 27.3% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $106,200, or 3.2 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes relatively affordable for local earners. 58% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $724 a month.

9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 27.7 minutes each way, and 2% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in transportation and moving goods; sales; and production and manufacturing.

How 38633 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Unemployment rate12.8%
98th
WeaknessU.S. 5.2% · MS 5.8%53rd of 405 in MS
Poverty rate27.3%
94th
WeaknessU.S. 12.5% · MS 18.9%103rd of 398 in MS
Housing vacancy19.9%
93rd
U.S. 10.1% · MS 14.6%123rd of 397 in MS
Uninsured rate16.7%
91st
WeaknessU.S. 8.4% · MS 11%61st of 403 in MS
Income inequality (Gini)0.455
66th
U.S. 0.483 · MS 0.482182nd of 393 in MS
Median age40.5
61st
U.S. 38.9 · MS 38.6167th of 405 in MS
Average commute27.7 min
61st
U.S. 26.4 min · MS 25.6 min182nd of 393 in MS
Government workers15%
60th
U.S. 14.5% · MS 18.5%268th of 405 in MS
Rent-burdened renters52.2%
56th
U.S. 51.1% · MS 51.3%153rd of 377 in MS
Residents under 1822.7%
56th
U.S. 22% · MS 23.3%220th of 405 in MS
Healthcare workers9.2%
46th
U.S. 9.7% · MS 11.1%228th of 405 in MS
Homeownership rate57.9%
29th
U.S. 65.2% · MS 70%335th of 397 in MS
Diversity index31.2
25th
U.S. 61.4 · MS 56.1293rd of 405 in MS
Residents 65 and older12.7%
21st
U.S. 17.2% · MS 17.2%350th of 405 in MS
Self-employed workers6.9%
18th
U.S. 10% · MS 9.4%266th of 405 in MS
Veterans3%
15th
U.S. 6.2% · MS 6.8%326th of 405 in MS
Foreign-born residents1.9%
11th
U.S. 14.1% · MS 2.4%114th of 405 in MS
Population2,212
3rd
U.S. 334,922,499 · MS 2,946,779239th of 405 in MS
Population density22/sq mi
3rd
U.S. 95/sq mi · MS 63/sq mi272nd of 405 in MS
Per capita income$20,808
3rd
WeaknessU.S. $44,673 · MS $31,549328th of 405 in MS
Median home value$106,200
3rd
U.S. $332,700 · MS $169,800219th of 372 in MS
Median gross rent$724
3rd
U.S. $1,413 · MS $954219th of 319 in MS
Bachelor's degree or higher8.8%
2nd
WeaknessU.S. 35.7% · MS 25.1%346th of 403 in MS
Median earnings per worker$27,354
2nd
WeaknessU.S. $49,666 · MS $40,605356th of 403 in MS
Median household income$33,029
1st
WeaknessU.S. $80,734 · MS $56,447333rd of 376 in MS
Work from home1.6%
1st
U.S. 15.1% · MS 5.9%278th of 405 in MS
Broadband access67.3%
1st
WeaknessU.S. 91% · MS 84.1%340th of 397 in MS
Tech workers0%
1st
U.S. 3.8% · MS 1.4%230th of 405 in MS

Measure	38633	Benton	MS	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in MS
Unemployment rateWeakness	12.8%	3.1%	5.8%	5.2%	98th	53rd of 405
Poverty rateWeakness	27.3%	21.5%	18.9%	12.5%	94th	103rd of 398
Housing vacancy	19.9%	24.9%	14.6%	10.1%	93rd	123rd of 397
Uninsured rateWeakness	16.7%	9.1%	11%	8.4%	91st	61st of 403
Income inequality (Gini)	0.455	0.444	0.482	0.483	66th	182nd of 393
Median age	40.5	44.5	38.6	38.9	61st	167th of 405
Average commute	27.7 min	34.1 min	25.6 min	26.4 min	61st	182nd of 393
Government workers	15%	18.5%	18.5%	14.5%	60th	268th of 405
Rent-burdened renters	52.2%	43.1%	51.3%	51.1%	56th	153rd of 377
Residents under 18	22.7%	21.1%	23.3%	22%	56th	220th of 405
Healthcare workers	9.2%	10%	11.1%	9.7%	46th	228th of 405
Homeownership rate	57.9%	86%	70%	65.2%	29th	335th of 397
Diversity index	31.2	51.5	56.1	61.4	25th	293rd of 405
Residents 65 and older	12.7%	21%	17.2%	17.2%	21st	350th of 405
Self-employed workers	6.9%	2.4%	9.4%	10%	18th	266th of 405
Veterans	3%	4.8%	6.8%	6.2%	15th	326th of 405
Foreign-born residents	1.9%	5.5%	2.4%	14.1%	11th	114th of 405
Population	2,212	7,589	2,946,779	334,922,499	3rd	239th of 405
Population density	22/sq mi	19/sq mi	63/sq mi	95/sq mi	3rd	272nd of 405
Per capita incomeWeakness	$20,808	$25,190	$31,549	$44,673	3rd	328th of 405
Median home value	$106,200	$105,100	$169,800	$332,700	3rd	219th of 372
Median gross rent	$724	$731	$954	$1,413	3rd	219th of 319
Bachelor's degree or higherWeakness	8.8%	12.8%	25.1%	35.7%	2nd	346th of 403
Median earnings per workerWeakness	$27,354	$32,420	$40,605	$49,666	2nd	356th of 403
Median household incomeWeakness	$33,029	$46,016	$56,447	$80,734	1st	333rd of 376
Work from home	1.6%	1.9%	5.9%	15.1%	1st	278th of 405
Broadband accessWeakness	67.3%	69.5%	84.1%	91%	1st	340th of 397
Tech workers	0%	0.1%	1.4%	3.8%	1st	230th of 405

The percentile is the share of Americans who live in a zip code with a lower value, so the 50th percentile is typical. Rank 1 is the highest value in the state. Both include zip codes with at least 100 residents. Strengths and weaknesses mark measures in the best or worst fifth nationally, where higher or lower is clearly better (income, poverty, education, commute, broadband, insurance and similar). Measures like age or density are left unmarked.

People

Age

Under 5

20%

5–17

18–24

13%

25–34

16%

35–44

10%

45–54

20%

55–64

10%

65–74

75+

Median age

40.5

Under 18

22.7%

65 and over

12.7%

Race and ethnicity

White82%
Black4%
Hispanic2%
Asian0%
Native American0.3%
Pacific Islander0%
Other0%
Multiracial13%

Diversity index

31.2

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

1.9%

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

70.5%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

99%

Spanish

0.7%

Other Indo-European

0.4%

Asian / Pacific

Other

Households

Households: 1,017
Average household size: 2.2
Family households: 58.7%
Married couples: 44.4%
Living alone: 30.2%
Veterans (of adults): 3%
Male / female: 40% / 60%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

36%

$25–50k

31%

$50–75k

16%

$75–100k

$100–150k

$150–200k

$200k+

0.6%

Median household income

38633

$33,029

Benton Co.

$46,016

Mississippi

$56,447

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$20,808

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

27.3%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

6.1%

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.455

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

38633

$106,200

Benton Co.

$105,100

Mississippi

$169,800

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

38633

$724

Benton Co.

$731

Mississippi

$954

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

63%

2–4 units

0.2%

5–19 units

20+ units

Mobile home

35%

Boat, RV, van

Housing units: 1,270
Owner-occupied: 57.9%
Vacant: 19.9%
Median year built: 1989
Median rooms: 5.5
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 52.2%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 5.5%
Home value to income: 3.2× (U.S. 4.1×)

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

84%

Carpooled

14%

Transit

Walked

Bicycle

Worked from home

Other

0.6%

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

14%

10–19

15%

20–29

25%

30–44

29%

45–59

60+

10%

Average commute

27.7 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

12.8%

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

53.7%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Transportation and moving

23%

Sales

16%

Production

13%

Construction and repair

10%

Healthcare

Management

Police and fire

Office and admin

Education

Cleaning and personal care

Legal and social services

Business and finance

Engineering and science

0.2%

Food service

0.2%

Computer and math

Arts, media and sports

Farming, fishing and forestry

Industries

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

22%

Retail

21%

Manufacturing

13%

Health care and social assistance

12%

Restaurants and hotels

Public administration

Education

Other services

Construction

Agriculture and mining

Finance, insurance and real estate

Wholesale

Information

Professional and technical services

0.2%

Admin, support and management

Arts and recreation

Median earnings per worker

$27,354

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

6.9%

U.S. 10%

Government workers

15%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	38633	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$33,571	$74,888
Service	$37,411	$26,804
Sales and office	$10,515	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	$39,000	$49,199
Production and transportation	$34,306	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

25%

High school

41%

Some college

18%

Associate's

Bachelor's

Graduate

High school graduate or higher: 74.8%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 8.8%
Graduate or professional degree: 3.1%
Households with broadband: 67.3%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 51.5%
No internet access: 26.8%
Without health insurance: 16.7%
Limited-English households: 0%

Geography

City (USPS): Hickory Flat
State: Mississippi
County: Benton County
Center point: 34.6473° N, 89.1950° W
Land area: 100 sq mi
Water area: 0.6 sq mi
Time zone: Central Time (UTC-6, UTC-5 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

38633 spans 2 counties

Benton County80% of land
Union County20% of land

Zip codes near 38633

Search by radius

Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
38659	Potts Camp, MS	8 mi	1,999	$39,593	$85,800
38650	Myrtle, MS	8.5 mi	4,599	$65,000	$184,900
38610	Blue Mountain, MS	9.6 mi	3,121	$51,675	$92,900
38627	Etta, MS	14 mi	1,145	$62,826	$149,200
38603	Ashland, MS	14 mi	2,530	$43,676	$143,400
38652	New Albany, MS	16 mi	15,789	$54,980	$166,100
38634	Holly Springs, MS · PO box	17 mi	—	—	—
38685	Waterford, MS	17 mi	1,301	$41,210	$124,100
38663	Ripley, MS	18 mi	11,319	$52,141	$148,200
38635	Holly Springs, MS	19 mi	15,503	$55,625	$148,900
38601	Abbeville, MS	19 mi	2,507	$47,941	$190,000
38629	Falkner, MS	19 mi	2,028	$69,135	$122,700

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Questions about 38633

What city is zip code 38633?

38633 is assigned to Hickory Flat, Mississippi. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 38633 in?

38633 is mostly in Benton County, but it extends into 1 other county.

What is the population of 38633?

About 2,212 people live in 38633, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 38633 in?

38633 is in Central Time.

What is the median household income in 38633?

The median household income in 38633 is $33,029.

What zip codes are near 38633?

The closest zip codes to 38633 are 38659, 38650, 38610, 38627, 38603.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 38633, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.